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South Africa Facts & Information
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| Location
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Southern Africa, at the southern tip of the continent of Africa
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| Climate
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Mostly semiarid, subtropical along east coast,
sunny days, cool nights |
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| Terrain
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Vast interior plateau rimmed by rugged hills
and narrow coastal plain |
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| Population
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44,344,136 |
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| Nationality
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South African |
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| Ethnic groups
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Black African 79%, white 9.6%, colored 8.9%,
Indian/Asian 2.5% |
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| Religions
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Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Catholic
7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, other
Christian 36%, Islam 1.5%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none
15.1% |
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| Languages
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IsiZulu 23.8%, IsiXhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans 13.3%, Sepedi 9.4%,
English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4%, other
7.2% |
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Republic |
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| Capital
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Pretoria |
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| Currency
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Rand (ZAR) |
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| Description of Flag
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Two equal width horizontal bands of red (top)
and blue separated by a central green band which splits into
a horizontal Y, the arms of which end at the corners of the
hoist side; the Y embraces a black isosceles triangle from which
the arms are separated by narrow yellow bands; the red and blue
bands are separated from the green band and its arms by narrow
white stripes |
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Cape Town Culture
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Cape Town has a Mediterranean-type
climate with well-defined seasons. The winter months from May-August
bring in cool temperatures of about 7° C. During these months
you can expect to experience lots of rainfall and occasional
winds, so dress accordingly. Summer in Cape Town is warm and
dry. November through February is relatively comfortable with
the average temperature of around 26° C. Light cool breezes
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as the plants and flowers bloom and their scent can be smelled
throughout the city.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Cape Town Shopping
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Shopping in Cape Town is not
only fun but it is a cultural experience on its own. One of
the best shopping places to go to are the antique shops. Here
you can find one of kind items that are filled with history,
and are worth more than you will ever pay for. Some things to
look for when going shopping are the clothing. Cape Town has
local clothing that is worth bringing back home. Clothing material
is cool and light and will have a nice feel on your body. Hats,
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scarves, shawls, and tribal carvings are also a popular buy in Cape
Town.
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| Cape Town Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Cape Town. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Cape Town Travel Guides
Frommer's Cape Town
Lonely Planet Cape Town
Let's Go Cape Town
Fodors Cape Town
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